Grizzlies Annual Holiday Toy Drive to be held December 8

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MEMPHIS, November 21, 2013 — The Memphis Grizzlies are not only giving the gift of basketball to the Mid-South this Holiday Season but are doing their part to help make the holidays more joyful for those in need by hosting their Annual Holiday Toy Drive, presented by Sonic Drive-Ins, that benefits Toys for Tots and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at FedExForum.

As part of the Season of Giving, the entire Grizzlies team of players and coaches will be playing the role of Santa at the event that encourages fans to donate new, unwrapped gifts to help make every child’s holiday dreams come true. The new, unwrapped gifts that are collected will be donated to Toys for Tots and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Fans that are generous enough to contribute to the Memphis Grizzlies Holiday Toy Drive will have the opportunity to meet and receive autographs from their favorite Grizzlies players and coaches. Everyone in attendance will get to enjoy a festive holiday setting that will include music, games and a chance to take a picture with Santa Grizz, the Grizz Girls and the Claw Crew.

Fans who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies and purchase 2013-14 Season Tickets, or 11- and 20-Game Packs can do so by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com. Season Tickets start at $11 per game. 20-game packs start at $12 per game and 11-game packs start as low as $14 per game. For more information on the Grizzlies, please visit grizzlies.com, ‘like’ Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@memgrizz).

Single Game Tickets for all home games through the 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game on Monday, Jan. 20 are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, the FedExForum Box Office, by phone at 1-800-4NBA-TIX or online at grizzlies.com.